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Child Nutrition (CN) labels & Product Formulation Statements (PFS)

Child Nutrition (CN) Labels: a voluntary label that food manufacturers can choose to

Healthy Holiday Meals & Snacks

The holidays are a special time of year, especially for children! Holiday gatherings

Plant-Based Diets

A plant-based diet is a diet consisting of mainly plant foods such as

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega 3 Fatty Acids (or omega-3s) are a type of unsaturated fat and

The Importance of Sleep

Sleep is key for maintaining the health of children and teens. Their bodies

Holiday Note

Holiday Note If you claim meals/snacks served to day care children on a holiday, you must submit a holiday note of explanation signed

CACFP Reimbursement Rates for Child Care Centers

Child and Adult Care Food Program Federal Reimbursement Rates Child Care Centers The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sets the reimbursement rates

CACFP Reimbursement Rates for Child Care Homes

Child and Adult Care Food Program Federal Reimbursement Rates Child Care Homes The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sets the reimbursement rates

Food Safety During COVID-19

Food safety is the safe handling and preparation of food. Maintaining healthy food safety practices is important because young children are one of

Whole Grain-Rich Tortilla Chip Examples

Tortilla/Corn Chips All grains served on the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) must be enriched, whole grain, or whole grain-rich (WGR). Corn